The 2025 season of India Premier League (IPL) will resume on May 17, and Delhi Capitals (DC) is in a difficult situation. They currently feel fifth in the points table with 13 points of 11 games. To get to the playoffs, they need to win at least two of their three remaining games. To finish in the top two, they must win all three.

Mitchell Starc opts, adds to Delhi’s problems

However, Delhi’s trip became harder. According to Toi, the Australian rapid player Star Mitchell Starc will not return for the rest of the season. He has already informed the DC management of his decision.

In addition to the IPL, STARC will also play in the final of the World Testing Championship for Australia against South Africa on June 11 in Lord’s.

Jake Fraser-McGurk retires from IPL 2025

Another blow occurred when the young batter Jake Fraser-McGurk decided not to return to India after a security incident in Dharamsala last week. The DC VS PBKs party had been abandoned due to security concerns amid tensions between India and Pakistan.

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Mustafizur signed as a cover, but availability in doubt

In response, DC signed Mustafizur Rahman as a temporary replacement for Fraser-McGurk. But its availability is also uncertain. The CEO of the Bangladesh Cricket Board, Nizamuddin Chowdhury, told Espncricinfo that they have not received any official noc (without objection certificate) for Mustafizur. It has already gone to join the Bangladesh T20i team for the series against the EAU and Pakistan, which overlap with the DC schedule. Mustafizur matches with Bangladesh will occur on May 17, and after May 25 to June 3.

Meanwhile, Delhi’s capitals are scheduled to play Gujarat Titans on May 18, the Mumbai Indians on May 20 and the kings of Punjab on May 24. If Delhi Capitals manage to reach the playoffs, they will have to continue without some of their key players abroad, which makes their way much more difficult.

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